Zen and the Art of Public School Teaching
by
John Perricone

"It is with great pleasure that I recommend Mr. Perricone to speak at your school or any educational forum. He has moved our staff in ways that I have not seen in my 31 years in our school district. I am usually reluctant to have someone come to speak to our staff if I had not previously seen him/her in person. However, based on the testimonials I read on his website, I felt confident it would be worth the risk. There was no risk! At the end of his one hour and 45 minute presentation, where he challenged our staff to reflect on their personal philosophy about education; and motivated and inspired them to realize how lucky they were to be in a career where they can have a positive influence on the lives of youth every day, he received a standing ovation. My overall response was simply...he delivered! For days and weeks after his presentation, staff still thank me for bringing him to Phillipsburg. It was truly a positive experience, and we were honored to have him. 

Marian Trapani, Ed.D.
Director of Planning, Research and Evaluation
Phillipsburg School District, Phillipsburg, New Jersey   Trapani.Marian@pburgsd.net 

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“It’s time someone told the truth about excellent teaching. John Perricone’s book is mystical, practical, insightful, and remarkably refreshing for teachers struggling to serve students well in the conflicted landscape of contemporary education. His writing has given all of us in Education a powerful gift with immediate use. Give it to a teacher you love. Also give it to a teacher you don’t love.”       
         
Lynn Olcott, Education Department: State University of New York College at Cortland

“More than a book, more than a philosophy, John Perricone captures the essence of the spirit that resonates in us all, guides us in finding that spirit as it is expressed in the mission of teaching, and shows how to help young people discover the same in themselves. Perricone’s words are authenticated by his own living example, as a truly powerful inspiration.”     
          Stan Proffitt, Corporate Educator/Leadership Consultant

“Having taught in the public school system for 34 years and reached the magical age of 56, I had started to think seriously about life after teaching when people would ask, "When are you going to retire"? Then I read Zen and the Art of Public School Teaching. I now realize that I've got a few more decades in me. What a pity this inspirational and deeply perceptive book wasn't written 
when I started teaching.”            
          Gil Durham, Chemistry Teacher and Science Department Chairman, 
               Chenango Valley (NY) CSD

John Perricone's book, Zen and the Art of Public School Teaching is a book written from the heart and, like any great book, touches the heart and the mind of the reader. This book is a must read for all educators who want to be inspired, revitalized, or simply reminded of why they entered the noblest profession. It is full of wisdom, engaging anecdotes, and practical tips that will make the reader smile,
both inwardly and outwardly. 
         
Jonathan C. Erwin , Author of The Classroom of Choice (ASCD 2004) 
               and Faculty Member: The William Glasser Institute

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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS 
SENT BY PROFESSIONALS FROM ACROSS THE USA

 

Read Articles by and about John Perricone

"No More Carrots"
 an article in the March 2005 NEA-TODAY Magazine, 
The National Education Association Professional Journal 
by the author, John Perricone.  

Read an interview with John Perricone printed at Ednews.org

Read a Guest Viewpoint/Editorial from the Press & Sun Bulletin Newspaper written by John Perricone

LIST OF RECENT & UPCOMING
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

 

To Purchase This Book from the Author, Inscribed and Autographed

To Buy 50 Copies or More of this book, Inscribed and Autographed

To Purchase This Book from Publisher   |   Bring the Author To Your School   |  email Author  

Author Bio   |   Book Summary   |   Bring the Author To Your Workplace   |   Book Publisher 

To Purchase This Book at AMAZON.com  |  To Purchase This Book at BN.com

Author Telephone Number:  607-785-1362

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